Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the tropical delight of Pineapple Chicken and Rice, a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan wonder can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With its fusion of savory and sweet flavors, it’s bound to become a family favorite. Serve it up hot, garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cubed chicken breast
- 1 cup cubed pineapple
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For garnish: green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove chicken from the pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in pineapple and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return cooked chicken to skillet and mix well. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg